Born in Jersey City, NJ in 1950 to parents Ralph Colasurdo and Filomena Strocchio, he went on to attend St. Peter’s Prep and St. Peter’s College before pursuing a career in education spanning four decades, as both teacher and administrator, in Weehawken, NJ. He held a Master of Arts in Reading and a Master of Arts in Administration from New Jersey City University.
He was truly one of a kind: an influential coach, teacher, and mentor to thousands of students in the classrooms and baseball diamonds of Weehawken Schools; a gifted musician, singer, and performer who personified rock & roll; and most importantly a man of the highest character, who approached life with humor, charm, integrity, and an ever-present smile on his face.
He is survived by wife Pamela, three sons Anthony, Nicholas, and Christopher, brother Ralph, sister-in-law Jane, niece Jillian, extended family, and many loving friends.
In lieu of flowers, the Colasurdo family and Weehawken Schools will be accepting donations to a scholarship fund in his name, to support Weehawken students in pursuit of higher education. Donations can be made on The Anthony P. Colasurdo Memorial Scholarship GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/anthony-colasurdo
A Celebration of Life visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 18th from 5-9pm at Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Rd., in Secaucus, NJ.
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” - J.R.R. Tolkein
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